**Project Manager- Civil Society
[Tel Afar (Ninewa) and Tikrit (Salah al Din)] **
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country, and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.
About the job:
Under the supervision of the Head of Programs, the Civil Society Project Manager will lead on the establishment of DRC Civil Society program in Iraq. This will include the direct line management of two field teams (one on Tel Afar and one in Bajii) and the implementation of all civil society program’s outputs. The Civil Society PM will also contribute to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing project’s activities.
Responsibilities:
Project Management and implementation
- Coordinate, plan and monitor project activities
- Ensure the highest quality of the sectoral interventions, and the coherence between all projects, ongoing and proposed, according to the overall strategy
- Take leadership of the project programs in terms of high quality and timely deliveries, narrative reporting and financial overviews, close cooperation with donors, civil society and government counterparts and coordination mechanism, in synergy with other DRC interventions in the are
- Formalize and develop project related operational tools and training modules
- Provide input for monthly, quarterly and annual donor reports
- Provide overall budget monitoring, financial management and expenses control for the project activities, including compliance with minimum DRC and donor requirements
Program development and strategy
- Representation of DRC and active participation in sectoral and relevant sub sectors/working groups
- Oversee knowledge sharing across teams, and ensure that monitoring and evaluation results are understood and used to improve programs
- Develop sector-specific tools and ensure regular discussions and coordination with sectoral PMs and technical coordinators in country office
- Drive the development and growth of the relevant programs within the DRC program objectives and feed into country-wide strategy development
Accountability and reporting
- Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook and under the supervision of Tel Afar Base Manager and Salah al Din Area Manager, continuously monitor and develop relevant accountability initiatives within relevant project program as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of activities
- Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements including procurement
People Management
- Lead and manage project staff members working in both Ninewa and Salah al Din, including coaching, ensuring coordination, recruitment, and capacity development
- Provide on the job training as much as required and adapt trainings/coaching to specific staff needs
Reporting lines
- Reporting to: Head of Programs
- Direct reports: 2 x Civil Society Specialists (Tel Afar and Bajii); 2x Civil Society Officers (Tel Afar and Bajii); 2 x Civil
About you
Experience and technical competencies:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in humanitarian and/or civil society organizations
- At least 3 years of management experience in fragile contexts
- Previous experience in programs focusing on civil society empowerment and governance is a must
- Excellent writing and editing skills for external audiences (including governments and donors)
- Experience in producing high-quality technical material (training material, programme tools, proposals, strategic documents etc.)
- Experience facilitating seminars and workshops with a participatory approach
- Experience with qualitative data collection (e.g. planning and facilitation of Focus Group Discussions etc.)
- Proven ability to engage with and act as dialogue partner and facilitator for a broad range of international actors at different levels
- Ability to act calmly in tense situations, handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, and act with transparency and integrity.
Education:
- Master’s degree in relevant subject (e.g. political science, governance, international development, social anthropology)
Languages:
- Proficiency in English is a must
- Fluency in Arabic and Turkmen is a strong asset
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
- DRC Staff in the area
- Civil society actors and partner organizations
- Governmental institutions, governor office, social security
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer
Contract length: 12 months
Band: F-Management
Designation of Duty Station: Tel Afar (Ninewa) and Tikrit (Salah al Din)
Start date: 1 November 2020